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The Devil's Disciple is a satirical play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1897. Set during the American Revolution, the play follows the story of a young man, Richard Dudgeon, who is mistaken for a rebel leader and must decide whether to accept his new role and the consequences... Read Full Overview

"Martyrdom, sir, is what these people like: it is the only way in which a man can become famous without ability.." The black sheep of a family and the local minister discover their true vocations during the Revolutionary War. The Devil's Disciple is an 1897 play written by Irish... Read Full Overview

Shaw stands do or die melodrama on its head in this tale set during the American Revolution. A young hero who disdains heroism makes the ultimate sacrifice for honor and country. A full-cast production featuring: Tom Amandes, Edward Asner, Shannon Cochran, Gary Kroeger, Nan Martin,... Read Full Overview

The Devil�������s Disciple: A Melodrama is a play written by the renowned playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and first published in 1906. The play is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of Dick Dudgeon, a rebellious... Read Full Overview

Set in Colonial America during the Revolutionary era, the play tells the story of Richard Dudgeon, a local outcast and self-proclaimed "Devil's disciple". In a twist characteristic of Shaw's love of paradox, Dudgeon sacrifices himself in a Christ-like gesture despite his professed... Read Full Overview

A provocative mirror held up to power and faith, The Devil's Disciple invites you to watch history and hypocrisy collide on the stage. It is a drama that questions where religion ends and morality begins, and where revolutionary patriotism meets personal conscience. This is more... Read Full Overview

Set in Colonial America during the Revolutionary era, the play tells the story of Richard Dudgeon, a local outcast and self-proclaimed "Devil's disciple". In a twist characteristic of Shaw's love of paradox, Dudgeon sacrifices himself in a Christ-like gesture despite his professed... Read Full Overview

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Set in Colonial America during the Revolutionary era, the play tells the story of Richard Dudgeon, a local outcast and self-proclaimed "Devil's disciple". In a twist characteristic of Shaw's love of paradox, Dudgeon sacrifices himself in a Christ-like gesture despite his professed... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview